THE SAVANNAH COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN (SCAD) WANTED TO OPEN A MODERN ART GALLERY IN THE BUCKHEAD AREA OF ATLANTA TO SHOWCASE ITS STUDENT WORK. SCAD COMMISSIONED DWA TO DESIGN A CONTEMPORARY GALLERY THAT REFLECTED THE COLLEGE’S PROGRESSIVE APPROACH TO ART EDUCATION.

THE GALLERY WAS CREATED IN AN EXISTING RETAIL SPACE ON PROMINENT PEACHTREE STREET IN BUCKHEAD. THE SPACE IS SIMPLE AND CLEAN WITH KEY ACCENTS AND FINELY CRAFTED DETAILS THAT ACCENTUATE THE ART. THE DESIGN MAKES CAREFUL USE OF MATERIALS, LIGHTING AND COLOR TO CREATE A DYNAMIC EXPERIENCE FOR VISITORS.